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Parliament RSS Feed from ABC Gippsland2018, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Thu, 08 Mar 2018 09:35:00 +1100Alleged forgery at Nationals' Morwell branch to be investigated by IBAChttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-08/ibac-to-investigate-alleged-forgery-in-morwell-russell-northe/9526430?source=rss
Embattled Victorian MP Russell Northe says he is seeking legal advice after police refer allegations of forgery at the Nationals' Morwell branch to the state's anti-corruption watchdog.Thu, 08 Mar 2018 09:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201803\4813561.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Morwell MP Russell NortheMorwell MP Russell NortheABC News: Kellie Lazzaro: ABC News: Kellie Lazzaro-38.2371 146.3935V/Line regional rail to get $633m funding boost under Coalition election promisehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-04/vline-regional-rail-to-get-$633m-funding-boost-coalition-pledge/9507248?source=rss
Ageing diesel trains will be phased out on Victoria's V/Line regional rail network under a $633 million election pledge from the state Opposition, aimed at boosting regional growth and services.Mon, 05 Mar 2018 08:57:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201803\4811651.xmlABC GippslandgoulburnmurraygippslandsheppartonmilduraswanhillsouthwestvicCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Bairnsdale 3875Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Vline trainVline trainAAP: Joe Castro: AAP: Joe Castro-35.3401 143.5582The costly fight to save the Hazelwood barramundi after the power station's shutdownhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-17/the-costly-fight-for-the-hazelwood-power-station-barramundi/9279762?source=rss
The release of thousands of barramundi into the warm water of Hazelwood power station's cooling ponds was supposed to create a tourism boon for Victoria's east. Instead it's costing hundreds of thousands of dollars to keep the tropical fish alive.Fri, 23 Feb 2018 11:47:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201802\4790845.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:Illegal Fishing:AllRural:All:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Barramundi caught at HazelwoodBarramundi caught at HazelwoodSupplied: Victorian Fisheries Authority: Supplied: Victorian Fisheries Authority-38.2371 146.3935Fire services in Victoria taking longer to respond in regional areas, Melbourne's western suburbshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-14/victorian-fire-response-times-vary-greatly/9443888?source=rss
The latest data from Victoria's fire services shows response times in some regional areas, and parts of Melbourne's west, are well below the target of eight minutes, and the state's Emergency Minister says it's not good enough.Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201802\4803355.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Lara 3212Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Moe 3825Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Torquay 3228Australia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995CFA firefighter wearing goggles, mask, with hose, smokeCFA firefighter wearing goggles, mask, with hose, smokeSupplied: CFA: Supplied: CFA-37.4500 146.0833Former unlikely senator Ricky Muir to stand for Victorian Parliamenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-06/ricky-muir-to-stand-for-victorian-parliament/9398152?source=rss
Ricky Muir, the knockabout former Victorian senator, is on the brink of a political comeback with a tilt at the state seat of Morwell in this November's election.Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:44:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201802\4799592.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Ricky Muir at Parliament in MelbourneRicky Muir at Parliament in MelbourneABC News: Karen Percy: ABC News: Karen Percy-38.2371 146.3935Euthanasia: Family recounts daughter's last days in pain as Vic Parliament debates legislationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-19/euthanasia-family-recounts-daughters-last-days-in-pain/9066672?source=rss
A Morwell family recalls their teenage daughter's last days in pain, as the Victorian Parliament considers assisted dying legislation.Thu, 19 Oct 2017 17:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4752393.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Euthanasia:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Youth:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:CancerHealth:Health Policy:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Victoria University 3000Cassie Godden handCassie Godden handSupplied: Godden family: Supplied: Godden family-38.2371 146.3935Nationals to call for final energy policy solution and more support for coal at federal conferencehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-06/nationals-to-ramp-up-support-for-coal/8875574?source=rss
The National Party membership will use its federal conference this weekend to pressure politicians to finalise energy policy, and to push for more coal-fired power stations in regional areas.Wed, 06 Sep 2017 18:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201709\4730120.xmlABC GippslandcanberranewcastlewidebaywestqldsouthqldgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:Nuclear EnergyEnvironment:Alternative Energy:Solar EnergyEnvironment:Alternative Energy:Wind EnergyEnvironment:Mining:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentRural:All:AllRural:Mining:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Energy:AllAustralia:ACT:Parliament House 2600Australia:NSW:Liddell 2333Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Childers 4660Australia:QLD:Diamantina Lakes 4735Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655Australia:QLD:Kogan 4406Australia:QLD:Monto 4630Australia:QLD:Nanango 4615Australia:QLD:Roma 4455Australia:QLD:Stanthorpe 4380Australia:QLD:Warwick 4370Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Liddell power stationLiddell power stationMick Tsikas: Reuters: Mick Tsikas: Reuters-38.2371 146.3935Russell Northe's sad plight raises big questions for marginal Morwell seathttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-28/victorian-mps-sad-plight-raises-big-questions-for-marginal-seat/8849096?source=rss
Victorian MP Russell Northe says he will remain in Parliament after resigning from the Nationals over mental illness and gambling issues. His decision avoids the need for a byelection in the marginal electorate of Morwell.Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:03:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4725405.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandCommunity and Society:Gambling:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Victorian Nationals MP Russell NortheVictorian Nationals MP Russell NortheSupplied: Nationals Party: Supplied: Nationals PartyRussell Northe talks about his mental illness, gambling issuesMorwell MP Russell Northe talks about leaving the Victorian Nationals to deal with depression and gambling issues.-37.8099 144.9622Russell Northe, Victorian Nationals MP, to leave party over mental illness and gamblinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-28/russell-northe-victorian-nationals-mp-for-morwell-to-leave-party/8838126?source=rss
Victorian Nationals MP Russell Northe will see out his term as an independent, as he battles mental illness and gambling issues, and owes substantial debts to a number of people in his electorate.Mon, 28 Aug 2017 12:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4725028.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Gambling:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsHealth:All:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:DepressionHealth:Mental Health:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Victorian Nationals MP Russell NortheVictorian Nationals MP Russell NortheSupplied: Nationals Party: Supplied: Nationals Party-38.2371 146.3935Leadbeater's possum protection zones costing Victoria's timber industry nearly $15m, report findshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-11/possum-zones-costing-victorias-timber-industry-report-finds/8698934?source=rss
Special buffer zones to protect Victoria's endangered Leadbeater's possum have helped reduce the risk of extinction but will cost the state's timber industry nearly $15 million in lost revenue, a review finds.Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:53:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4700323.xmlABC GippslandgippslandmelbourneEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Leadbeater's possumLeadbeater's possumFacebook: Facebook-37.8099 144.9622Job protection strategy underpins Victorian Labor's purchase of Heyfield timber millhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-03/labor-will-do-what-it-takes-to-protect-jobs-analysis/8673796?source=rss
The decision by the Victorian Government to buy the Heyfield timber mill is part of a broader pitch to the electorate 16 months out from the next poll that Labor will do what it takes to protect jobs, writes ABC political reporter Richard Willingham.Tue, 04 Jul 2017 08:13:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4695640.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TimberCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Unemployment:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AlpGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Heyfield protest throught MelbourneHeyfield protest throught MelbourneABC News: Gloria Kalache: ABC News: Gloria Kalache-37.9795 146.7845Victorian Nationals MP Russell Northe takes leave of absence to focus on mental health issueshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-29/vic-nationals-mp-russell-northe-takes-leave-of-absence/8663314?source=rss
Nationals MP Russell Northe takes indefinite leave from the Victorian Parliament to seek medical help for depression, as a federal colleague says the stress of public life had made dealing with his issues more difficult.Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4693783.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Mental Health:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Victorian Nationals MP Russell NortheVictorian Nationals MP Russell NortheSupplied: Nationals Party: Supplied: Nationals Party-38.2371 146.3935Offshore wind farm proposed for waters off Victoria's Gippslandhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-02/victoria-plans-to-build-australias-first-offshore-wind-farm/8582652?source=rss
Plans for an Australian-first offshore wind farm off Victoria's south-east coast, which could provide almost a fifth of the state's energy, win cautious government support.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:47:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4679361.xmlABC GippslandgippslandmelbourneEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:Wind EnergyGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Churchill 3842Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Port Albert 3971Offshore Energy plans to build Australia's first offshore wind farm in VictoriaOffshore Energy plans to build Australia's first offshore wind farm in VictoriaSupplied: Supplied-38.6667 146.6833'Groaning' Victorian regional rail to get $1.45b funding boost for improvements across networkhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-30/regional-rail-funding-boost-in-victorian-budget/8483682?source=rss
Victoria's troubled regional rail network V/Line will get a $1.45 billion upgrade, including funding for a new line to Torquay, as part of the State Government's upcoming budget.Sun, 30 Apr 2017 15:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4661223.xmlABC GippslandballaratgippslandcentralvicsheppartonmelbournesouthwestvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ararat 3377Australia:VIC:Bairnsdale 3875Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Echuca 3564Australia:VIC:Maryborough 3465Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Torquay 3228Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Vline trainVline trainAAP: Joe Castro: AAP: Joe Castro-37.4500 146.0833Victorian ALP stalwart John Anderson quits hospital and AFL Gippsland boards over 'vile, sexist' tweetshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-06/john-anderson-apologises-for-vile-sexist-tweets/8421042?source=rss
A Victorian Labor state election candidate quits numerous regional boards after being outed as a Twitter troll.Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4649266.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Bunyip 3815Australia:VIC:Sale 3850John AndersonJohn AndersonSupplied: Latrobe Regional Hospital website: Supplied: Latrobe Regional Hospital website-38.1125 147.0668Heyfield timber mill sale prompts call for talks as locals demonstrate at State Parliamenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-21/log-trucks-roll-into-melbourne-in-push-victoria-timber-industry/8371244?source=rss
Victoria's Premier calls on the owners of Heyfield timber mill to engage in "productive talks" with those interested in buying the mill, as thousands of residents and truck operators rallied at State Parliament.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4639520.xmlABC GippslandgippslandmelbourneEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Heyfield protest throught MelbourneHeyfield protest throught MelbourneABC News: Gloria Kalache: ABC News: Gloria Kalache-37.9795 146.7845Victoria's desalination plant finally delivers as Government places order for more waterhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-19/victoria-desalination-plant-finally-delivers-water/8367554?source=rss
Water begins flowing from Victoria's desalination plant more than four years after it was completed, as the Government moves to reassure Victorians that water bills will not go up as the result of a new regular water order.Mon, 20 Mar 2017 06:25:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4638690.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Desalination plant in VictoriaDesalination plant in VictoriaABC News: Liz Hobday: ABC News: Liz Hobday-38.6074 145.5922Heyfield mill not for sale to Victorian Government, owners plan to relocate operation to Tasmaniahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-18/heyfield-mill-not-for-sale-owners-plan-to-relocate-to-tasmania/8365358?source=rss
The owners of the Heyfield sawmill plan to strike a deal to process Tasmanian plantation timber when they relocate to Burnie on the north-west coastSat, 18 Mar 2017 11:29:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4638335.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TimberCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllCommunity and Society:Unemployment:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Exterior Australian Sustainable Hardwoods in Heyfield, VictoriaExterior Australian Sustainable Hardwoods in Heyfield, VictoriaABC News: Stephanie Anderson: ABC News: Stephanie Anderson-37.4500 146.0833Australian Sustainable Hardwoods to close Heyfield timber mill but Victorian Government may step inhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-17/australian-sustainable-hardwoods-to-close-heyfield-timber-mill/8363500?source=rss
More than 200 jobs are in limbo after the owners of the Heyfield timber mill in Victoria's east announced it would close, but the Victorian Government may still throw workers a lifeline.Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:56:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4637938.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Heyfield workersHeyfield workersABC News: Stephanie Anderson: ABC News: Stephanie Anderson-37.9795 146.7845Heyfield timber mill could be taken over by Victorian Government if board chooses to close ithttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-17/victorian-government-committed-to-keep-open-heyfield-timber-mill/8361628?source=rss
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says his Government could take the "unconventional" step of taking over the Heyfield timber mill to save more than 250 jobs, after months of uncertainty about the mill's future.Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:29:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4637545.xmlABC GippslandgippslandmelbourneBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TimberCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllCommunity and Society:Unemployment:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Timber workers stand by a stack of wood at a Heyfield millTimber workers stand by a stack of wood at a Heyfield millABC News: Stephanie Anderson: ABC News: Stephanie AndersonSign for Australian Sustainable HardwoodSign for Australian Sustainable HardwoodABC News: Stephanie Anderson: ABC News: Stephanie Anderson-37.9795 146.7845Hundreds of timber workers march in Melbourne in support of 'clean, green' Heyfield Millhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-14/hundreds-of-heyfield-timber-workers-march-in-melbourne/8350830?source=rss
Workers from the Heyfield sawmill in Gippsland gather in Melbourne, arguing their industry is sustainable and urging the Victorian Government to increase the amount of timber supplied.Tue, 14 Mar 2017 15:15:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4635855.xmlABC GippslandgippslandmelbourneBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TimberEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Heyfield mill workersHeyfield mill workersABC News: Stephanie Anderson: ABC News: Stephanie Anderson-37.8099 144.9622Heyfield timber mill: Decision on closure postponed as Victorian Government works to reach dealhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-08/heyfield-timber-mill-decision-on-closure-postponed/8333732?source=rss
The board of a Victorian timber mill, which is at risk of closure because of supply issues, agrees to a State Government request to delay a decision on its future prolonging the uncertainty around 250 jobs.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 11:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4632191.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TimberGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Heyfield saw millHeyfield saw millABC News: ABC News-37.9795 146.7845Hazelwood power station closure could have catastrophic consequences, residents warnhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-26/hazelwood-power-station-closure-catastrophic-impact-economy/8304622?source=rss
Residents of Victoria's Latrobe Valley are stressed and anxious about the looming closure of the Hazelwood power plant, warning there will be catastrophic consequences for the local economy.Sun, 26 Feb 2017 22:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4626638.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Rally for the Valley signRally for the Valley signABC News: Emma Younger: ABC News: Emma Younger-38.2371 146.3935National park in Victoria's east could create 760 jobs, environmentalists say, give tourism boosthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-12/great-forest-national-park-could-create-760-jobs-advocates-say/8263212?source=rss
Hundreds of timber industry job losses could be offset with $45 million in government and private investment into a new national park in eastern Victoria, The Wilderness Society says.Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:08:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4618473.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Healesville 3777Australia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Australia:VIC:Kinglake 3763Australia:VIC:Marysville 3779Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000A mountain ash in the proposed Great Forest National ParkA mountain ash in the proposed Great Forest National ParkSupplied: The Wilderness Society: Supplied: The Wilderness Society-37.8099 144.9622Victorian EPA to be overhauled almost three years after Hazelwood coal mine firehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-18/victorian-epa-more-scientists-lawyers-and-environment-protection/8190350?source=rss
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority will receive a $45 million boost to its powers and independence, in the first major overhaul to the watchdog since it was established 45 years ago.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 11:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4605759.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Environmental Health:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Night shot of burning coal at Hazelwood mineNight shot of burning coal at Hazelwood mineSupplied: Keith Pakenham, CFA: Supplied: Keith Pakenham, CFA-38.2371 146.3935Nationals MP Russell Northe steps down from Victorian Opposition, sparks frontbench reshufflehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-09/russell-northe-decides-to-step-down-from-opposition-frontbench/8107672?source=rss
Nationals MP for Morwell Russell Northe announces he is leaving the shadow ministry, sparking a reshuffle of the Opposition frontbench.Fri, 09 Dec 2016 16:39:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4590178.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Victorian Nationals MP Russell NortheVictorian Nationals MP Russell NortheSupplied: Nationals Party: Supplied: Nationals Party-38.2371 146.3935Hazelwood Pondage barramundi ballot opens in Victoriahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-01/hazelwood-barramundi-fishery-ballot-opens/8081908?source=rss
Anglers line-up to catch a barramundi in Victoria, as Hazelwood Pondage fishery opening date set.Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:47:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4585025.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:Community Development:AllRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllSport:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Hazelwood barramundiHazelwood barramundi: -38.2371 146.3935Senate inquiry recommends creating national plan to transition from coal-fired power stationshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-29/coal-power-retirement-senate-report/8074114?source=rss
A Senate inquiry into the retirement of coal-fired power stations recommends the Federal Government create a comprehensive energy transition plan to help with the ordered closure of the country's coal-powered plants.Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4583798.xmlABC GippslandcanberragippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Hazelwood power stationHazelwood power stationABC News: Karen Percy: ABC News: Karen Percy-35.2772 149.1292Lyme disease Senate inquiry continues as doctors and patients dispute existence of tick-borne diseasehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-08/gippsland-lyme-tick-borne-disease/8002224?source=rss
Many patients say they have tick-borne Lyme disease, despite Australian medical authorities long denying the existence of the disease in Australia.Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4570970.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentHealth:Health Policy:AllAustralia:VIC:Metung 3904Sue BraggsSue BraggsABC Gippsland: Rebecca Symons: ABC Gippsland: Rebecca Symons-37.8916 147.8509Victoria's short-lived barramundi project, in cooling ponds of Hazelwood power stationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-07/hazelwood-pondage-short-lived-barramundi/8000988?source=rss
Once power generation ceases at Hazelwood, the cooling ponds will drop in temperature, killing off a new barramundi fishery.Mon, 07 Nov 2016 12:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4570195.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:Fishing, Aquaculture:AllScience and Technology:Animals:FishAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Barramundi are released into the Hazelwood PondageBarramundi are released into the Hazelwood PondageTwitter: Harriet Shing: Twitter: Harriet Shing-38.2371 146.3935Hazelwood closure: Workers fear future after 2017 power station closure announcementhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-04/hazelwood-workers-fear-for-the-future-after-closure-announced/7995820?source=rss
Workers at the Hazelwood power plant in Victoria's Latrobe Valley say they are frightened about what will happen after the plant closes at the end of March 2017.Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4569225.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Bob Scorse and Marc CallowBob Scorse and Marc CallowABC News: Jean Edwards: ABC News: Jean Edwards-38.2371 146.3935Hazelwood closure: Special economic zone to be established for Latrobe Valleyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-04/hazelwood-closure-prompts-economic-package-for-latrobe-valley/7994718?source=rss
A special economic growth zone will be created for the Victorian Latrobe Valley to include infrastructure spending and tax breaks for communities moving to the area, following the announcement Hazelwood power station will close next year.Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4568962.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Hazelwood Power Station in the Latrobe ValleyHazelwood Power Station in the Latrobe ValleyAAP: Julian Smith: AAP: Julian Smith-38.2371 146.3935Hazelwood power station: Daniel Andrews to head taskforce on Latrobe Valley's futurehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-31/hazelwood-closure-daniel-andrews-to-head-taskforce/7979204?source=rss
Daniel Andrews will head a taskforce putting together a "significant economic growth plan" for the Latrobe Valley amid continued speculation about the future of the Hazelwood power station.Mon, 31 Oct 2016 08:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201610\4566120.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandEnvironment:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Hazelwood Power StationHazelwood Power StationAudience submitted: Maggie Daniel: Audience submitted: Maggie Daniel-38.2371 146.3935Hazelwood power station won't get taxpayer bailout to avoid closure, Government sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-20/financial-incentives-not-on-table-over-hazelwood-closure-talks/7950458?source=rss
The Victorian Government rules out offering financial incentives to the owner of Hazelwood power station to stave off the threat of the ageing coal-fired plant's closure.Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201610\4560303.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Hazelwood power stationHazelwood power stationAAP: Greenpeace: AAP: Greenpeace-38.2371 146.3935Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas met Hazelwood owners over closure concernshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-19/victorian-treasurer-met-hazelwood-owners-over-possible-closure/7947296?source=rss
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has met with representatives of French energy giant Engie in Paris amid fears the plant could be closed permanently as early as March.Wed, 19 Oct 2016 19:29:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201610\4559480.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentScience and Technology:Energy:AllAustralia:VIC:Moe 3825Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Hazelwood power stationHazelwood power stationABC News: Karen Percy: ABC News: Karen Percy-38.1798 146.2597CFA firefighters dispute: hopes fade for solution before bushfire seasonhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-12/hopes-fading-cfa-eba-deal-fail-resolve-before-summer-bushfires/7925266?source=rss
Hopes are fading that the bitter deal with Victoria's firefighters will be resolved before the start bushfire season, with the intervention of the Federal Government in the long-running dispute.Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201610\4555086.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicmelbournewesternvicgippslandsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industrial Relations:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690CFA members rally in BannockburnCFA members rally in BannockburnABC News: Cameron Best: ABC News: Cameron Best-37.5675 143.8509Company withdraws from government-funded clean coal scheme in Victoria's Latrobe Valleyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-04/clean-brown-coal-fail-in-latrobe-valley/7899900?source=rss
The Greens call on the Victorian Government to redirect funding for failed clean coal projects to renewable energy in the Latrobe Valley.Wed, 05 Oct 2016 16:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201610\4550535.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Brown coal industryBrown coal industryABC TV: ABC TV-38.2371 146.3935Infrastructure Victoria says dedicated regional eastern train corridor still on tablehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-09/dedicated-vline-train-eastern-corridor-still-option/7703646?source=rss
Victoria's infrastructure advisory body says a dedicated eastern rail corridor for regional trains through Melbourne is an option it is still considering.Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:36:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201608\4517136.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840VLine train at StrafordVLine train at StrafordPhoto supplied: Andrew McPherson: Photo supplied: Andrew McPherson-38.2371 146.3935No need for $27m water order from Victoria's desalination plant, Opposition sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-12/no-need-for-27m-water-order-from-victorias-desalination-plant/7588704?source=rss
There was no need for the Victorian Government to place an order with the state's desalination plant for supplies for the coming summer, Victoria's Opposition party says.Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:33:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201607\4498846.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Desalination ProjectDesalination ProjectAAP: Thiess: AAP: Thiess-38.6074 145.5922McMillan debate covers power generation, education and public transporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-08/mcmillan-debate-warragul-russell-broadbent-chris-buckingham/7493616?source=rss
Candidates vying for the federal seat of McMillan go head-to-head over the future of power generation, education and public transport at a forum in Warragul.Thu, 09 Jun 2016 07:42:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201606\4478318.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportEducation:All:AllEvent:Federal Election:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:Federal ElectionsGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Warragul 3820McMillan candidatesMcMillan candidatesSupplied: Office of Senator Ricky Muir: Supplied: Office of Senator Ricky Muir-38.1606 145.9299Victorian Government defers decision on coal seam gas, minister wants more time to consulthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-07/victorian-government-defers-decision-on-coal-seam-gas/7486712?source=rss
The Victorian Government defers its decision on the future of unconventional gas exploration until at least August, after the new Minister asks for more time to consult.Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201606\4477374.xmlABC GippslandsouthwestvicgippslandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:Mining:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Utes block Spring St Melbourne in fracking protestUtes block Spring St Melbourne in fracking protestABC News: Cameron Best: ABC News: Cameron Best-38.1125 147.0668'Commuter-style' services flagged for five Victorian regional centreshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-30/commuter-style-services-flagged-for-five-vic-regional-centres/7458694?source=rss
Services to Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Seymour and Traralgon will get track upgrades, new signalling and new trains, with the long-term goal to deliver trains at least every 20 minutes in peak periods.Mon, 30 May 2016 11:02:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201605\4471801.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicmelbournegoulburnmurraygippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Seymour 3660Australia:VIC:Traralgon 3844Vline trainVline trainAAP: Joe Castro: AAP: Joe Castro-38.1505 144.3552Dairy farmers' $1.5m assistance package announced in wake of milk price cutshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-20/dairy-farmers-to-see-1.5-million-boost-for-counselling-services/7431602?source=rss
The Victorian Government announces a $1.5 million assistance package for dairy farmers who are struggling with sudden cuts to farm gate milk prices, including extra resources for counselling services.Sat, 21 May 2016 14:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201605\4466129.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:All:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Dairy ProductionAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Nerrena dairy farmer Terry ClarkVictorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Nerrena dairy farmer Terry ClarkABC News: Jean Edwards: ABC News: Jean Edwards-38.1125 147.0668Victoria to raise royalties for brown coal; Government expects to raise $250mhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-23/victoria-to-raise-250m-by-increasing-brown-coal-royalties/7352526?source=rss
The Victorian Government is expected to reap more than $250 million over four years by lifting the royalty rate for companies mining brown coal.Mon, 25 Apr 2016 07:57:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201604\4449071.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Victoria's Loy Yang power stationVictoria's Loy Yang power stationABC News: Peter Giafis: ABC News: Peter Giafis-37.4500 146.0833Liberal State Council: Matthew Guy says Victorians need to be encouraged to go regionalhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-10/liberal-state-council-victorians-encouraged-to-go-regional/7314450?source=rss
Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy marks population growth as one of the key issues for his party, saying more people need to be encouraged to move to regional areas.Mon, 11 Apr 2016 07:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201604\4440537.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Victorian Liberal Leader Matthew GuyVictorian Liberal Leader Matthew GuyABC News: Jessica Longbottom: ABC News: Jessica Longbottom-37.4500 146.0833Victoria to switch desalination plant on next summer, following decline in water storageshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-06/victoria-to-switch-desalination-plant-on/7224276?source=rss
Melbourne households will face an average $12 a year increase in their water bills when Victoria's desalination plant is turned on for the first time next summer.Sun, 06 Mar 2016 13:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201603\4419567.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Wonthaggi desalination plant pipesWonthaggi desalination plant pipesGloria Kalache: Gloria Kalache-38.6074 145.5922Problems continue for V/Line as passengers in Gippsland forced to transfer to buses after small firehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-19/victorias-regional-rail-operator-vline-moe-fire/7183050?source=rss
Victoria's regional rail operator V/Line is struck by further problems with a small train fire in Moe, in Gippsland this morning.Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:09:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201602\4409791.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Moe 3825Moe trainMoe trainTwitter: Matthew Behsmann: Twitter: Matthew Behsmann-38.1798 146.2597Wonthaggi drowning: Confusing information given to triple-0 may have delayed ambulance dispatchhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-13/wonthaggi-drowning-confusion-may-have-delayed-ambulance-dispatch/7165838?source=rss
Confusing information given to triple-0 may have delayed the dispatch of an ambulance to a beach near Wonthaggi where a 13-year-old girl died, the Ambulance Employee Association says.Sat, 13 Feb 2016 15:15:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201602\4406070.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:MaritimeDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Williamsons Beach near Wonthaggi, VictoriaWilliamsons Beach near Wonthaggi, VictoriaABC News: Simon Winter: ABC News: Simon Winter-38.6074 145.5922V/Line rail boom gate faults detected at level crossings in 2011-12, public transport chief sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-09/vline-chief-quizzed-in-parliament-train-problems/7151152?source=rss
Boom gate faults causing delays for V/Line trains on Victoria's rail network were detected at level crossings four years ago, the head of Public Transport Victoria tells a parliamentary committee.Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201602\4402854.xmlABC GippslandgippslandballaratcentralvicmelbourneCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Bairnsdale 3875Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Vline trainVline trainAAP: Joe Castro: AAP: Joe Castro-37.8099 144.9622V/Line delays: Victorians told regional train timetable will take months to return to normalhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-04/vline-timetable-not-expected-to-return-to-normal-until-june/7140468?source=rss
Frustrated V/Line passengers are warned the disruption to Victoria's regional rail services will drag on for months.Fri, 05 Feb 2016 07:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201602\4400681.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicmelbournegippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Vline trainVline trainAAP: Joe Castro: AAP: Joe Castro-37.4500 146.0833Victorian council rate increases to be capped at 2.5pchttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-22/local-council-rate-increases-to-be-capped-at-2.5-per-cent/7046758?source=rss
Victorian local council rate increases will be capped at the inflation rate of 2.5 per cent, starting in mid-2016.Tue, 22 Dec 2015 08:36:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201512\4376863.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.4500 146.0833Hazelwood mine inquiry: Fire 'likely' contributed to an increase in deaths in Latrobe Valleyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-09/hazelwood-mine-fire-likely-caused-latrobe-deaths-inquiry-finds/7004546?source=rss
Residents from the Latrobe Valley say they have been vindicated by the Hazelwood mine fire inquiry finding that last year's blaze most likely contributed to deaths in the region.Wed, 09 Dec 2015 18:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201512\4368761.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:IndustrialGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Night shot of burning coal at Hazelwood mineNight shot of burning coal at Hazelwood mineSupplied: Keith Pakenham, CFA: Supplied: Keith Pakenham, CFA-38.2371 146.3935Coal seam gas: More research needed into unconventional gas, fracking, Victorian parliamentary inquiry findshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-08/more-research-needed-into-unconventional-gas-inquiry-finds/7011138?source=rss
Further studies should be undertaken into unconventional gas, including a review into potential health impacts, before a decision is made on the industry's future, a Victorian parliamentary inquiry recommends.Wed, 09 Dec 2015 07:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201512\4368340.xmlABC GippslandwesternvicsouthwestvicgippslandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Seaspray 3851Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280About 100 farmers and graziers from Victoria and South Australia rallied against coal seam gas.About 100 farmers and graziers from Victoria and South Australia rallied against coal seam gas.ABC News: Bridget Judd: ABC News: Bridget Judd-37.4500 146.0833Victorian Government to review funding for Latrobe Valley coal development projectshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-19/victorian-government-to-review-latrobe-valley-coal-development/6953436?source=rss
The Victorian Government is reviewing $75 million in funding promised to three coal development projects in the Latrobe Valley.Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201511\4355138.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Loy Yang power plant in Victoria with steam coming out of the stacksLoy Yang power plant in Victoria with steam coming out of the stacksSupplied: Damian Gillespie: Supplied: Damian Gillespie-38.2371 146.3935Victorian bushfire season: Arsonists being monitored, farmers concerned as state prepares for fire seasonhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-15/farmers-concerned-as-victoria-prepares-for-fire-season/6858366?source=rss
Arsonists are being monitored and fire fighters are on high alert, as Victorian authorities prepare for the dangerous bushfire season facing the state.Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:15:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4332660.xmlABC GippslandcentralvicgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Lancefield 3435Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Tallarook 3659Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690A plane flies over fires burning in Victoria's GrampiansA plane flies over fires burning in Victoria's GrampiansAAP/Supplied: CFA: AAP/Supplied: CFA-37.4500 146.0833EPA investigating after Hazelwood Power Station operator 'took two days' to report ash spillhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-15/epa-investigates-ash-spill-at-hazelwood-power-station/6858546?source=rss
The operator of the Hazelwood Power Station is criticised by Victoria's Environment Minister for taking two days to report an ash spill to authorities.Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:44:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4332712.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Wide shot of Hazelwood power plant with smoke and power lines in foregroundWide shot of Hazelwood power plant with smoke and power lines in foregroundABC News: Patrick Rocca: ABC News: Patrick Rocca-37.4500 146.0833Victorian desalination plant could be used for first time to cope with hot summerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-07/victorian-desalination-plant-may-be-switched-on-over-summer/6835042?source=rss
Victoria's multi-billion-dollar desalination plant could be used for the first time, as the Andrews Government confronts a looming water crisis in drought-hit country towns.Thu, 08 Oct 2015 07:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4327170.xmlABC GippslandwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllEnvironment:Water:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Wonthaggi desalination plant pipesWonthaggi desalination plant pipesGloria Kalache: Gloria Kalache-37.4500 146.0833Victorian bushfire season starts early, state facing 'long, hot, dangerous summer'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-06/victorian-bushfire-season-starts-early-facing-dangerous-summer/6831716?source=rss
Victorians need to prepare for a long and dangerous bushfire season, Premier Daniel Andrews warns, as the state experiences weather conditions never before seen in October.Wed, 07 Oct 2015 07:40:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4326364.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Lancefield fire in VictoriaLancefield fire in VictoriaSupplied: Geordie Wood: Supplied: Geordie Wood-37.4500 146.0833Darren Chester defeats bid by Nationals members to disendorse him over same-sex marriage stancehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-14/nationals-mp-darren-chester-defeats-disendorsement-motion/6697606?source=rss
A motion to disendorse federal Nationals MP Darren Chester by the party's local branch at Sale, east of Melbourne, is decisively defeated after months of debate.Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:43:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201508\4293573.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:MarriageCommunity and Society:Gays and Lesbians:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Nationals Party candidate Darren Chester Nationals Party candidate Darren Chester (C) and Peter Ryan (L) thank supporters during celebrations with family and supporters at the party's Traralgon office after winning the Gippsland by-election on Saturday, June 28, 2008.Joe CastroAAP: Joe Castro-38.1125 147.0668Victorian environment department to remove ambiguity from logging definitions after VicForests cleared of logging near Bendoc State Foresthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-27/environment-department-to-remove-ambiguity-logging-definitions/6649696?source=rss
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning will change logging regulations after clearing VicForests of illegal logging in East Gippsland.Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4281208.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Genoa 3891Rainforest logging at Mt Jersey, VictoriaRainforest logging at Mt Jersey, VictoriaSupplied: Goongerah Environment Centre: Supplied: Goongerah Environment Centre-37.4667 149.5833Environment group wins legal battle to protect habitat for threatened powerful, sooty, masked owlshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-18/environment-group-wins-legal-battle-to-protect-owl-habitat/6629644?source=rss
The Victorian Government agrees to set aside 2,000 hectares of forest in East Gippsland to help protect three threatened species of owl.Sat, 18 Jul 2015 08:20:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4276213.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Forests:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Powerful Owl in Canberra's Haig ParkPowerful Owl in Canberra's Haig ParkSupplied: Geoffrey Dabb: Supplied: Geoffrey Dabb-38.1125 147.0668Victoria's desalination plant to take 33 extra years to pay off under Melbourne Water planhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-17/victorias-desalination-plant-to-take-33-extra-years-to-pay/6626706?source=rss
Victoria's desalination plant will take an extra 33 years to pay off, under a new payment plan proposed by Melbourne Water.Fri, 17 Jul 2015 08:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4275473.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Desalination ProjectDesalination ProjectAAP: Thiess: AAP: Thiess-37.4500 146.0833Victorian taxpayers face $1 million bill as Point Nepean resort talks break downhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-02/taxpayers-face-bill-as-point-nepean-resort-talks-break-down/6590486?source=rss
Victorians could be forced to foot a $1 million compensation bill as Government talks break down with developers who want to build a luxury resort at Point Nepean National Park on the Mornington Peninsula.Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4266346.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Sorrento 3943Proposed Point Nepean developmentProposed Point Nepean developmentAAP: AAP-38.34 144.7417Family violence royal commission: New domestic violence offence suggested in Victoria ahead of inquiryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-01/victorian-government-proposes-new-family-violence-law/6510700?source=rss
The creation of a specific family violence offence to protect women and children in their homes is floated by the Victorian Government in its submission to the upcoming royal commission into the issue.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201506\4245959.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Domestic Violence:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Royal Commissions:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Unidentifiable man and woman arguingUnidentifiable man and woman arguingABC News: ABC News-37.4500 146.0833Hazelwood inquiry reopened to examine deaths related to Morwell mine firehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-26/hazelwood-inquiry-reopened-to-examine-deaths-related-to-morwell/6498234?source=rss
The inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire is reopened to examine claims that people have died due to air pollution from the blaze in February last year.Tue, 26 May 2015 14:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201505\4242792.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Aerial view of smoke from Hazelwood mine fireAerial view of smoke from Hazelwood mine fireABC TV News: ABC TV News-38.2371 146.3935Hazelwood mine fire inquiry to be re-opened to examine claims of smoke-related deathshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-24/hazelwood-mine-fire-inquiry-to-be-reopened-examine-smoke-deaths/6417398?source=rss
The Hazelwood mine fire inquiry will be re-opened to examine whether smoke from the coal mine fire that burned for 45 days in February last year caused premature deaths in the area.Fri, 24 Apr 2015 13:33:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201504\4223028.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Night shot of burning coal at Hazelwood mineNight shot of burning coal at Hazelwood mineSupplied: Keith Pakenham, CFA: Supplied: Keith Pakenham, CFA-38.2371 146.3935Christine Sindt, Victorian councillor, denies posts linking Islam to Nazism target Muslimshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-14/councillor-christine-sindt-urged-to-remove-anti-islamic-posts/6391152?source=rss
A Victorian councillor who has shared a string of anti-Islamic posts on social media, including one likening Islam to Nazism, says she will not be removing them despite protests from the community.Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201504\4216167.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandCommunity and Society:Race Relations:AllCommunity and Society:Religion and Beliefs:IslamGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Christine Sindt at the Reclaim Australia rally in MelbourneChristine Sindt at the Reclaim Australia rally in MelbourneFacebook: Facebook-38.2371 146.3935Gippsland South by-election: Nationals maintain decades-long hold with Danny O'Brien elected as next MPhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-15/nationals-maintain-hold-on-gippsland-with-by-election-win/6320430?source=rss
Voters in Gippsland South continue the 33-year tradition of voting for the Nationals, electing Danny O'Brien as their next Victorian Lower House MP.Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:48:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201503\4197933.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Leongatha 3953Australia:VIC:Sale 3850National party by-election Gippsland SouthNational party by-election Gippsland SouthABC: Mark DeBono: ABC: Mark DeBono-37.4500 146.0833Ricky Muir uses maiden speech to lash Government over lack of consultation on key policieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-05/senator-ricky-muir-uses-maiden-speech-to-defy-critics/6283732?source=rss
Political novice Ricky Muir delivers a confident and self-deprecating maiden speech, cementing his position as an advocate for the disadvantaged, taking a swipe at government policy and declaring he would be more comfortable addressing parliament in a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.Fri, 06 Mar 2015 14:15:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201503\4192066.xmlABC GippslandcanberragippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllAustralia:ACT:AllAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Senator Ricky MuirSenator Ricky MuirAAP: Lukas Coch: AAP: Lukas Coch-35.2772 149.1292Victorian Government reveals $45.5m plan to tackle ice problemhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-05/victoria-unveils-455m-plan-to-tackle-ice-problem/6282258?source=rss
Rehabilitation services for ice users will be expanded, police resources increased and a help hotline introduced as part of a multi-million-dollar plan to tackle the growing use of the drug in Victoria.Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:39:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201503\4191780.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690The drug ice sitting on a bench top.The drug ice sitting on a bench top.936 ABC Hobart: Fred Hooper: 936 ABC Hobart: Fred Hooper-37.4500 146.0833Some financially stressed Victorian hospitals almost 'run out of cash', report sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-25/some-victorian-hospitals-run-out-of-cash-on-weekly-basis-report/6260824?source=rss
A dozen Victorian public hospitals only had enough cash at the end of last June to fund their operations for a week or less, a report by the auditor-general finds.Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201502\4186722.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillsouthwestvicgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Birchip 3483Australia:VIC:Castlemaine 3450Australia:VIC:Colac 3250Australia:VIC:Donald 3480Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Kyneton 3444Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:St Arnaud 3478Emergency departmentEmergency departmentAAP: AAP-37.8099 144.9622Voters must 'see the sausage sizzle', engage with candidates, PUP lawyer argues in election result challengehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-25/palmer-united-party-election-challenge-sausage-sizzle-earlyvotes/6261478?source=rss
Record numbers of early voters missed out on important election day sausage sizzles and interactions with candidates, lawyers for a candidate disputing the validity of a Victorian state election result argue in court.Wed, 25 Feb 2015 17:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201502\4186922.xmlABC GippslandgippslandmelbourneGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllAustralia:VIC:Korumburra 3950Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Maria Rigoni Palmer United PartyMaria Rigoni Palmer United PartyTwitter: Twitter-37.8099 144.9622Work starts on new 1,000-bed Ravenhall Prison in Melbourne, as prison population growshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-12/new-prison-to-house-victoria-increasing-prison-population/6089404?source=rss
Work begins on the new 1,000-bed Ravenhall Prison in Melbourne's outer-west which will help house Victoria's growing prison population.Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201502\4179013.xmlABC GippslandgippslandmelbourneGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Truganina 3029Inmates riot at Victoria's Fulham PrisonInmates riot at Victoria's Fulham Prison7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VIC-38.1125 147.0668Former Victorian Nationals leader Peter Ryan quits politicshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-02/former-victorian-nationals-leader-peter-ryan-retires-from-polit/6061934?source=rss
Former Victorian Nationals leader Peter Ryan quits state politics, ending a 23-year career in the state's parliament.Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201502\4172340.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Peter Ryan resigns from politicsPeter Ryan resigns from politicsABC News: Alison Savage: ABC News: Alison Savage-37.8099 144.9622Point Nepean National Park development to be reviewed by Victorian Governmenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-31/vic-government-to-review-point-nepean-national-park-development/6059296?source=rss
The Victorian Government is seeking legal advice about scrapping a controversial development in Point Nepean National Park on the Mornington Peninsula.Sat, 31 Jan 2015 11:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201501\4171704.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Sorrento 3943Proposed Point Nepean developmentProposed Point Nepean developmentAAP: AAP-38.34 144.7417Hazelwood coal mine fire inquiry recommendations prompt tough new regulationshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-23/tough-new-regulations-follow-hazelwood-coal-mine-fire-inquiry/6042088?source=rss
Victorian coal mine operators will have to comply with tough new regulations aimed at reducing the risk of fire in the wake of last year's Hazelwood mine blaze.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 15:42:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201501\4167484.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Hazelwood mine fire showing mine face and smokeHazelwood mine fire showing mine face and smokeABC Graphics: ABC Graphics-38.2371 146.3935Victorian bushfires: Daniel Andrews announces assistance grantshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-06/assistance-grants-for-bushfire-victims-in-victoria/6002528?source=rss
Assistance grants of up to $32,000 will be made available for people affected by the Moyston bushfire over the weekend, Victorian Government says.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201501\4158296.xmlABC GippslandgippslandmelbourneballaratDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Crib Point 3919Australia:VIC:Hastings 3915Australia:VIC:Moyston 3377Destroyed house at Moyston, VictoriaDestroyed house at Moyston, VictoriaABC News: Dan Conifer: ABC News: Dan Conifer-37.3000 142.7667Victorian ambulance times lagging behind on 15 minute arrival target, paramedics' union sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-10/ambulance-waiting-times/5956292?source=rss
A third of code one patients in some parts of Victoria did not receive an ambulance within the 15-minute target last year, the paramedics' union says.Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201412\4145692.xmlABC GippslandballaratgippslandmelbourneGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Daylesford 3460Australia:VIC:Drouin 3818Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Pakenham 3810add title and captionadd title and captionABC: -37.4500 146.0833Election diary: Victorian campaign veers off script brieflyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-17/victoria-election-diary-campaign-veers-off-script-briefly/5898102?source=rss
The Victorian election campaign so far has been stage-managed to within an inch of its life by both sides, so when there's a moment of genuine interaction with a member of the public, anything can happen.Mon, 17 Nov 2014 21:39:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4130530.xmlABC GippslandballaratmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Paramedics confronts Denis NapthineParamedics confronts Denis NapthineABC News: ABC News-37.5675 143.8509Victoria election 2014: Coalition accused of 'smoke and mirrors' over education announcementhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-17/coalition-accused-of-smoke-and-mirrors-on-education-promises/5896134?source=rss
The Victorian Government makes a $5.4 billion election pitch to voters on education, even though much of the spending has already been announced.Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4130223.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandEducation:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Girl raises hand in high school classroomGirl raises hand in high school classroomABC News: ABC NewsDenis Napthine at Wonthaggi High SchoolDenis Napthine at Wonthaggi High SchoolABC: Alison Savage: ABC: Alison Savage-38.6074 145.5922Victoria election 2014: Regional voters divided over East West Link according to Vote Compasshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-16/regional-voters-divided-over-east-west-link/5891658?source=rss
The East West Link is a major infrastructure project for Melbourne but country voters are just as divided over the issue as their city counterparts.Sun, 16 Nov 2014 14:47:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4129625.xmlABC GippslandballaratgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Warragul 3820Vote CompassVote CompassABC News: ABC NewsEast West Link tunnel entranceEast West Link tunnel entranceSupplied: Linking Melbourne Authority: Supplied: Linking Melbourne Authority-38.1606 145.9299Victorian election 2014: Harm minimisation should be focus of approach to ice, politicians toldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-13/harm-minimisation-should-be-focus-of-political-approach-to-ice/5887926?source=rss
Drug support and legal groups want the major parties in the Victorian election to do more to deal with the impact of the drug ice.Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4127591.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicmelbournewesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayEducation:Drug Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Drug Use:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:Drug OffencesAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Dandenong 3175Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Crystal methamphetamine or 'ice'Crystal methamphetamine or 'ice'Supplied: Supplied-37.4500 146.0833Hazelwood mine fire: Voices of the Valley delivers citizens' health reporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-17/hazelwood-mine-fire-voices-of-the-valley-delivers/5750770?source=rss
A group of Latrobe Valley residents is heading to State Parliament today to call on the Victorian Government to act on health concerns and strengthen mining regulations.Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4089554.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-38.2371 146.3935Support for the proposal of a new Victorian national park growshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/09/15/4087782.htm?source=rss
Momentum is growing behind a campaign to create a new national park, running from the Central Highlands to West Gippsland in Victoria.Tue, 16 Sep 2014 16:40:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4087782.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentBusiness, Economics and Finance:Environmentally Sustainable Business:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllAustralia:VIC:Noojee 3833A water resourceAustralian National University researcher David Blair says old-growth forests contribute to water production and store carbon.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland: Jenni HendersonBehind the campaign David Blair, a researcher from the ANU, who is part of the original group of researchers behind the proposal to create the Great Forest National Park.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni Henderson-37.8833 145.996Morwell mine fire: Smoke death claims prompt Opposition calls to reopen Hazelwood inquiryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-13/morwell-death-claims-prompt-calls-to-reopen-inquiry/5741784?source=rss
The Victorian Opposition has demanded the government reopen the Hazelwood mine fire inquiry after revelations people may have died from health complications caused by smoke from the blaze.Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:14:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4087081.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Night shot of burning coal at Hazelwood mineNight shot of burning coal at Hazelwood mineSupplied: Keith Pakenham, CFA: Supplied: Keith Pakenham, CFA-38.2371 146.3935Hazelwood mine fire pollution blamed for 11 deathshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-12/hazelwood-mine-fire-pollution-blamed-for-11-deaths/5740824?source=rss
There is a high probability that 11 deaths after the Hazelwood coal mine fire were caused by air pollution, a leading expert says.Sat, 13 Sep 2014 00:20:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4086890.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Death:AllDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Night shot of burning coal at Hazelwood mineNight shot of burning coal at Hazelwood mineSupplied: Keith Pakenham, CFA: Supplied: Keith Pakenham, CFAMorwell residents fear fire was fatalA Morwell woman believes her husband died suddenly because of the impact the Hazelwood Mine fire had on his health.Sarah Farnsworth-38.2371 146.3935Victorian Government rejects Hazelwood fire inquiry recommendation on air qualityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/government-agrees-to-all-but-one-hazelwood-fire-recommendation/5731964?source=rss
The Victorian Government says it will not be able to implement a key recommendation of the inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire.Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:37:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4084436.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Environmental Health:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840A mother puts a mask on her young son in Morwell to protect him from smoke pollution from the HazelwA mother puts a mask on her young son in Morwell to protect him from smoke pollution from the Hazelwood mine fire.ABC News.: ABC News.-38.2371 146.3935Spring Street theatrics swamp real issueshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2014/09/05/4082176.htm?source=rss
The third last sitting week of the Victorian Parliament was dominated by posturing and theatrics rather than policy debate.
Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:13:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201409\4082176.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AlpGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:LiberalsGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:GreensAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Spring Street theatrics swamp real issuesSpring Street theatrics swamp real issuesStateline Victoria: Stateline VictoriaSpring Street theatrics swamp real issuesThe third last sitting week of the Victorian Parliament was dominated by posturing and theatrics rather than policy debate.
Andrew Bell-37.4500 146.0833Victorian Government announces inquiry into Gippsland bushfireshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-06/victorian-government-announces-statewide-bushfire-inquiry/5650666?source=rss
An investigation into a number of bushfires that burnt across Gippsland, in eastern Victoria, over the last two years has been announced by the the state government.Wed, 06 Aug 2014 09:32:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4061775.xmlABC GippslandgoulburnmurraygippslandDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Bonang 3888Australia:VIC:Cann River 3890Bushfire flamesBushfire flamesfile photo: ABC TV: file photo: ABC TVEast Gippsland bush recovering after being ravaged by fireEast Gippsland bush recovering after being ravaged by fireABC News: Stephanie Anderson: ABC News: Stephanie Anderson-37.5674 149.1498Recruits begin work in Victoria's expanding prison systemhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/07/03/4038273.htm?source=rss
In less than a year Kong Tran went from working in his family bakery in rural New South Wales to being bombarded by tear gas and going through psychoanalysis as part of the recruitment process to work at Fulham Correctional Centre.Thu, 03 Jul 2014 14:22:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201407\4038273.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850New recruitKong Tran has been working as a prison guard at Fulham Correctional Centre for three weeks and he says he loves the work.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni Henderson-38.1125 147.0668Hazelwood mine fire inquiry: Victorian Government issued 'confusing' informationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-05/hazelwood-mine-fire-inquiry-confusing-government-info/5502628?source=rss
The Victorian Government provided inaccurate and confusing information to Morwell residents duringthe Hazelwood mine fire, an inquiry into the blaze has heard.Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:06:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201406\4019746.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Occupational Health and Safety:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Day shot of smoke from Hazelwood with sprinklersDay shot of smoke from Hazelwood with sprinklersSupplied: Keith Pakenham, CFA: Supplied: Keith Pakenham, CFA-38.2371 146.3935Planning Minister announces 'fair and reasonable' bushfire regulation reformshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/05/28/4013707.htm?source=rss
The State Government will make changes to the planning laws which have stopped thousands of landholders from building on their land.
Wed, 28 May 2014 10:18:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\4013707.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicgippslandsouthwestvicCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Victorian Planning Minister Matthew GuyVictorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy.Peter GiafisABC: Peter GiafisPlanning Minister Matthew GuyThe Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy speaks with the ABC's Steve Martin about reforms to bushfire planning regulations.Steve Martin-37.5675 143.8509Hazelwood mine inquiry: 'No lives lost' says Victoria's Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley, asked if crews did enoughhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-26/hazelwood-mine-inquiry3a-fire-services-commissioner-to-testify/5476878?source=rss
Victoria's Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley says the fact there was no loss of life during the Hazelwood coal mine meant emergency crews had prioritised correctly. Commissioner Lapsley, who was responsible for coordinating firefighting efforts at the mine, has been quizzed for three hours at the public hearings of an inquiry into the February blaze near the town of Morwell. "The day was an extreme day with extreme fire intensity, with multiple fires and multiple priorities," he said. He continued: "We didn't lose life. I think that's important to put on the table - there was not loss of life and there was the potential to lose life in the western side of Morwell."Mon, 26 May 2014 20:44:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\4011995.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Craig LapsleyCraig LapsleyAAP: Julian Smith: AAP: Julian SmithHazelwood fire inquiry beginsVictoria's Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley has told an inquiry into the Hazelwood coal mine fire that communication with Morwell residents could have been improved.Rhiana Whitson-38.2371 146.3935Fight over alpine cattle grazing heads to courthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-16/fight-over-alpine-cattle-grazing-heads-to-court/5457212?source=rss
Environmental campaigners are challenging the Victorian Government's alpine cattle grazing trial in the Supreme Court.Fri, 16 May 2014 20:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\4005884.xmlABC GippslandgoulburnmurraygippslandEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Conservation:National ParksEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Mansfield 3722Australia:VIC:Omeo 3898Cattle grazing in Victoria's Alpine National ParkCattle grazing in Victoria's Alpine National ParkABC TV News: ABC TV News: ABC TV News: ABC TV NewsFight over alpine cattle grazing heads to courtEnvironmental campaigners are challenging the Victorian Government's alpine cattle grazing trial in the Supreme Court.James Bennett-37.1021 147.5915Fight over alpine cattle grazing heads to courthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-05-16/fight-over-alpine-cattle-grazing-heads-to-court/5458962?source=rss
Fri, 16 May 2014 19:42:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\4006389.xmlABC GippslandgoulburnmurraygippslandEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Conservation:National ParksEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:Livestock:Beef CattleAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Mansfield 3722Australia:VIC:Omeo 3898Fight over alpine cattle grazing heads to courtFight over alpine cattle grazing heads to court7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICFight over alpine cattle grazing heads to courtEnvironmental campaigners are challenging the Victorian Government's alpine cattle grazing trial in the Supreme Court.James Bennett-37.4500 146.0833What's in the 2014 Victorian Budget for Gippslandhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/05/07/3999433.htm?source=rss
The 2014 Victorian Budget didn't hold many suprises for the Gippsland area but it has revealed the total cost of the Morwell mine fire recovery at $11.5 million.Wed, 07 May 2014 11:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201405\3999433.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850The Victorian State BudgetMost of the funding for Gippsland in the Victorian State Budget was announced in the lead up to its release.ABC NewsABC News: ABC NewsStephanie Anderson, ABC News Gippsland Kath Sullivan speaks to ABC Gippsland News journalist Stephanie Anderson about what the Victorian Budget 2014 held for Gippsland. Kath Sullivan -38.1125 147.0668Hazelwood mine inquiry: Public meetings get underwayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-10/public-meetings-to-be-held-today-into-hazelwood-mine-fire/5379866?source=rss
About 55 people have attended the first public meeting of the Hazelwood mine inquiry at Morwell. The independent inquiry is being led by Bernard Teague, who chaired the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission, with public health expert Professor John Catford and corporate lawyer Sonia Petering. It will examine the cause of the fire, the actions of the mine owner and the public health and emergency response to the fire.Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:04:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201404\3982353.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Fires:IndustrialGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Churchill 3842Australia:VIC:Moe 3825Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Traralgon 3844Hazelwood power station with helicopter dropping water on fire nearby.Hazelwood power station with helicopter dropping water on fire nearby.Supplied: Traralgon Incident Control: Supplied: Traralgon Incident ControlMorwell residents air grievances at mine fire inquiryMorwell residents who endured 45 days of smoke and ash from the Hazelwood mine fire had a chance to spell out their grievances at a public inquiry.Rhiana Whitson-38.2371 146.3935More shipping containers cells purchased to accommodate growing prisoner populationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-09/more-shipping-container-cells-for-victorian-prisons/5376832?source=rss
Another 27 shipping containers have been purchased to house the growing number of prisoners in the Victoria's jails.Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:14:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201404\3981433.xmlABC GippslandballaratgoulburnmurraycentralvicmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:AllAustralia:VIC:Beaufort 3373Australia:VIC:Beechworth 3747Australia:VIC:Castlemaine 3450Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Lara 3212Australia:VIC:Murchison 3610Australia:VIC:Sale 3850New shipping container cells at Dhurringile Prison in VictoriaNew shipping container cells at Dhurringile Prison in VictoriaSupplied: CPSU: Supplied: CPSU-38.1505 144.3552$40m upgrade for wi-fi, mobile phone service on V/Line trainshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-08/2440m-upgrade-for-wifi2c-mobile-phone-service-on-vline-trains/5374740?source=rss
The Victorian Government will spend $40 million upgrading mobile phone and internet services on V/Line trains.Tue, 08 Apr 2014 20:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201404\3980781.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicmelbournegoulburnmurraygippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentInformation and Communication:Internet:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Seymour 3660Australia:VIC:Traralgon 3844V/Line train at Southern Cross stationV/Line train at Southern Cross stationABC News: ABC News-38.1505 144.3552Morwell residents say clean up package too little too latehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/04/03/3977397.htm?source=rss
Two weeks after the State Government announced a clean up package for those affected by the ash from the Hazelwood mine fire, residents in Morwell are criticising Latrobe City Council for being too slow to coordinate the assistance. David Elder, acting general manager community liveability at Latrobe City Council, says 35 homes have already been professionally cleaned in Morwell.Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201404\3977397.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:IndustrialGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Vacuuming up the ashVacuuming up the ashJenni Henderson: ABC Gippsland: Jenni Henderson: ABC GippslandRon Dreager Morwell resident Ron Dreager has qualified for assistance in cleaning up his house after it was coated with ash from the Hazelwood mine fire, but says he hasn't recieved any.Rhiana Whitson-38.2371 146.3935Hazelwood mine fire: Inquiry to focus on health with public meetings in Aprilhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-27/hazelwood-mine-fire-inquiry-to-hold-public-hearings-in-april/5349080?source=rss
Health will be the focus of the inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire and public meetings will be held next month. Inquiry chief Justice Bernard Teague said he would like to hold six community consultation sessions, including three meetings in Morwell. "The focus (of the inquiry) is clearly on health," Mr Teague said. "The basic thinking is we aim to be as open and transparent and possible," he said. The Government's response to the fire and the regulation of the mine will also be examined. Justice Teague believes the inquiry's terms of reference are broad enough to cover concerns about the the health impact on firefighters, raised by the United Firefighters Union last week.Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3972647.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Firefighter looks on as crews fight fireFirefighter looks on as crews fight fireAudience submitted: Andrew/UFU member: Audience submitted: Andrew/UFU memberHealth to be focus of mine fire inquiryThe head of the judicial probe into the Hazelwood mine fire has promised an open public inquiry where the main focus will be on health.Frances Bell-38.2371 146.3935Health to be focus of mine fire inquiryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-27/health-to-be-focus-of-mine-fire-inquiry/5350448?source=rss
Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3973102.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Fires:IndustrialEnvironment:Mining:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Environmental Health:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Judges and Legal Profession:AllAustralia:VIC:Churchill 3842Australia:VIC:Moe 3825Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Traralgon 3844Health to be focus of mine fire inquiryHealth to be focus of mine fire inquiry7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICHealth to be focus of mine fire inquiryThe head of the judicial probe into the Hazelwood mine fire has promised an open public inquiry where the main focus will be on health.Frances Bell-38.2371 146.3935Minister 'vindicated' by ombudsman's report on controversial Phillip Island planning decisionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-27/department-pressured-into-changing-advice-to-minister/5349006?source=rss
Planning Minister Matthew Guy says he has been vindicated by an ombudsman's report into a controversial planning decision.Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3972622.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Cowes 3922Mr Guy says Melbourne needs more medium density developments.State Planning Minister Matthew Guy says more than 1,000 new homes will be built when an industrial site in Melbourne's inner-west is redeveloped on the Bradmill industrial estate at Yarraville.
Peter GiafisABC: Peter Giafis-38.4578 145.2372Hazelwood mine fire has been declared officially safehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-25/hazelwood-mine-fire-has-been-declared-officially-safe/5344380?source=rss
The Hazelwood mine fire has been declared officially safe after burning for more than a month.Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:17:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3971164.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:IndustrialGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840A mother puts a mask on her young son in Morwell to protect him from smoke pollution from the HazelwA mother puts a mask on her young son in Morwell to protect him from smoke pollution from the Hazelwood mine fire.ABC News.: ABC News.Firefighters gather in protestFirefighters gather in protestAAP: Paul Purcell: AAP: Paul Purcell-37.4500 146.0833Hazelwood mine inquiry: calls for the terms of reference to be widenedhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2014/03/24/3969938.htm?source=rss
Some Morwell residents have expressed concerns that the terms of reference for the Hazelwood mine fire inquiry are too narrow. About 100 people went to the Morwell town hall on the weekend to document how they have been affected by the fire which has been burning for over a month.Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3969938.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:IndustrialGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Fire extinguised on the northern wall of the mine The CFA works to extinguish fire on the northern wall of the Hazelwood coal mine Supplied by the CFASupplied by the CFA: Supplied by the CFAThe State Government announces Hazelwood mine inquiryLatrobe City councillor Graeme Middlemiss, Morwell resident John Biram and Peter Marshall, state secretary of the Firefighters Union all have their say on the announcement of an inquiry into the fire at the Hazelwood coal mine.Kath Sullivan-38.2371 146.3935Morwell mine fire inquiry findings expected in Augusthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-21/morwell-mine-fire-inquiry-findings-expected-in-august/5337830?source=rss
The Victorian Government has finalised the details of a judicial inquiry into the Hazelwood coal mine fire.Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3969048.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840A mother puts a mask on her young son in Morwell to protect him from smoke pollution from the HazelwA mother puts a mask on her young son in Morwell to protect him from smoke pollution from the Hazelwood mine fire.ABC News.: ABC News.-38.2371 146.3935Peter Walsh apologises to environment group over waste of money commenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-20/peter-walsh-apologises-to-environment-group-over-waste-of-money/5333190?source=rss
Agriculture Minister Peter Walsh has issued a formal apology to an environment group after accusing them of wasting taxpayer's money.Thu, 20 Mar 2014 08:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3967614.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-38.1125 147.0668Hazelwood mine fire: Morwell South residents given all-clear to return to their homeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-17/morwell-given-all-clear-from-hazelwood-mine-fire/5325176?source=rss
Residents of Morwell South, in Victoria's Latrobe Valley, have been advised it is now safe to return home. They were advised to leave two weeks ago because of health concerns posed by the smoke and ash from the Hazelwood coal mine fire. The fire, which started on February 9, was finally brought under control a week ago and since then, the air quality has improved enough to allow residents to go home. There may be more periods of smoke as crews continue to put out the remaining hotspots but fire officials say it will be nowhere near as bad as it has been.Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:16:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3964863.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Hazelwood power station with helicopter dropping water on fire nearby.Hazelwood power station with helicopter dropping water on fire nearby.Supplied: Traralgon Incident Control: Supplied: Traralgon Incident Control-38.2371 146.3935Peter Hall to leave politics at the November State electionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-12/peter-hall-to-leave-politics-at-the-november-election/5316532?source=rss
The Victorian Nationals Leader, Peter Hall, will resign from State Parliament earlier than expected.Thu, 13 Mar 2014 08:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3962015.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-37.4500 146.0833Hazelwood operators break silence over the long fire at the open cut mine in Morwellhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-03/the-hazelwood-power-station-has-broken-its-silence/5295952?source=rss
GDF Suez says it is doing all it can to put out the Hazelwood mine fire but would not comment on calls for compensation.Tue, 04 Mar 2014 07:17:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3955974.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840The Hazelwood Power Station has broken its silence over the long fire at the open cut mine in MorwelThe Hazelwood Power Station has broken its silence over the long fire at the open cut mine in Morwell7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICHazelwood operators break silence over the long fire at the open cut mine in MorwellGDF Suez has broken its silence on the long running fire at its open cut mine in Morwell. The company says it is doing all it can to put out the fire and has expressed sympathy with nearby residents but would not comment on calls for compensation.Karen Percy-26.000 134.500Victorian Government defends actions on Morwell health warningshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-03/government-defends-actions-on-morwell-health-warnings/5294330?source=rss
Victorian health officials are continuing to defend their actions in relation to the health warnings for the Latrobe Valley town of Morwell. Health Minister David Davis says there is no indication there have been any health effects outside what they would have expected from short-term exposure. The chief health officer says people must distinguish between short-term exposure and long-term exposure, similar to living in a polluted city.Mon, 03 Mar 2014 20:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3955434.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Wide shot of Hazelwood power plant with smoke and power lines in foregroundWide shot of Hazelwood power plant with smoke and power lines in foregroundABC News: Patrick Rocca: ABC News: Patrick RoccaElderly, sick advised to leave MorwellA health advisory for the smoke-covered Victorian town of Morwell has been upgraded so that the elderly, young and people with respiratory illnesses have been advised to leave.Michael Rowland and Virginia Trioli-38.2371 146.3935Morwell mine fire: Premier Denis Napthine backs Victorian health officer's decision on warninghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-28/speculation-napthine-to-announce-partial-evacuation-of-morwell/5289992?source=rss
Victoria's top health officer has defended the decision to wait until almost a month after the Hazelwood coal mine fire began to upgrade the health warning for Morwell South. There was speculation in Morwell and in the media this morning that the Victorian Government was about to evacuate the entire town of 14,000. At this stage officials say it is not an evacuation and they are making the recommendation as a precaution. Locals joining reporters at a media conference today were sceptical of Dr Lester's confidence that the health of the broader community is unlikely to suffer as the crisis drags on. "I'm 25-years-old, yesterday I spent five minutes in the smoke outside, I could not see for one hour," one Morwell resident said.Fri, 28 Feb 2014 21:51:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3954137.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:IndustrialEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Environmental Health:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Firefighters battle blaze at Hazelwood coal mineFirefighters battle blaze at Hazelwood coal mineFacebook: Country Fire Authority: Facebook: Country Fire AuthorityFrustration in Morwell over 'advice' rather than evacuationThe Victorian Government is being criticised for taking too long to respond to the smoke pollution crisis in Morwell.Cheryl Hall-38.2371 146.3935Deputy Premier defends Morwell responsehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2014/02/28/3954758.htm?source=rss
7.30 Victoria's Josie Taylor quizzed Deputy Premier Peter Ryan about the state government's respionse to the Morwell fire crisis.Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:16:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3954758.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Deputy Premier defends Morwell responseDeputy Premier defends Morwell responseStateline Victoria: Stateline VictoriaDeputy Premier defends Morwell response7.30 Victoria's Josie Taylor quizzed Deputy Premier Peter Ryan about the state government's respionse to the Morwell fire crisis.Josie Taylor-38.2371 146.3935Shaw, Opposition warned to act responsibly on poker machine tax legislationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-28/shaw2c-opposition-warned-over-pokies-tax-bill/5289972?source=rss
The Victorian Government is calling on the Opposition and Geoff Shaw, to act responsibly on poker machine taxes.Fri, 28 Feb 2014 09:05:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3954102.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Gambling:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Poker machinesPoker machinesABC News: Giulio Saggin, file photo: ABC News: Giulio Saggin, file photo-38.2371 146.3935Morwell mine fire: Residents consider class action amid fears coal may burn for monthshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-26/morwell-residents-consider-class-action-amid-fears-mine-fire-ma/5286490?source=rss
Morwell locals are gathering evidence for a possible class action as Premier Denis Napthine visits the town, which has been engulfed in fire smoke since February 9. The Hazelwood open cut mine fire, which has been choking the town for two-and-a-half weeks, could take months to extinguish. As crews continue to face challenges battling the mine blaze, there is growing panic in the town about the possible long-term health impacts of the smoke.Thu, 27 Feb 2014 08:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3952981.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:IndustrialEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Environmental Health:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Hazelwood mine fire showing mine face and smokeHazelwood mine fire showing mine face and smokeABC Graphics: ABC GraphicsEvacuation plan for Morwell Victorian authorities say they have an evacuation plan ready for the town of Morwell, east of Melbourne, should pollution from a fire burning at a nearby coal mine gets any worse.
Hamish Fitzsimmons-38.2371 146.3935MP urges benefits for single parents with older kidshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-13/mp-urges-benefits-for-single-parents-with-older/5257518?source=rss
The Liberal Member for the seat of McMillan, Russell Broadbent, is calling for the reinstatement of benefits for single parents with older children.Thu, 13 Feb 2014 12:29:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3943983.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Warragul 3820-38.1606 145.9299Thy will be done on earth... and in parliament?http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/02/12/3943247.htm?source=rss
Gippsland's Anglican Bishop and a federal Liberal MP have backed the Lord's Prayer being read at the start of parliamentary sittings and council meetings.
Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3943247.xmlABC GippslandcanberragippslandCommunity and Society:Religion and Beliefs:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Parliament House Parliament House, CanberraABC News: ABC NewsThe Anglican Bishop for Gippsland John McIntyre and Liberal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent.The Anglican Bishop for Gippsland John McIntyre and Liberal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent discuss a push by the Greens to stop the Lord's Prayer from being read at the beginning of each Parliamentary sitting day.
Celine Foenander-35.2772 149.1292MP Ken Smith quits as speakerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-05/mp-ken-smith-relinquishes-speakers-role/5239448?source=rss
The Liberal Member for Bass, Ken Smith, has stood down as speaker of the Lower House of State Parliament.Wed, 05 Feb 2014 10:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3938387.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850-38.1125 147.0668Phillip Davis officially quits State Parliamenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-04/phillip-davis-officially-quits-state-parliament/5236606?source=rss
Liberal MP Phillip Davis has officially resigned from the Victorian Parliament.Tue, 04 Feb 2014 09:42:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3937542.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850-38.1125 147.0668Health services workers call for more research into treatments for ice addictshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/01/29/3933820.htm?source=rss
There are no specialist interventions for chronic users of the methamphetamine ice because not enough is known about the drug say health services workers. Drug and alcohol workers from Gippsland Lakes Community Health Centre and Latrobe Community Health services gave evidence at the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the supply and use of methamphetamines, including ice, which had its public hearings in Traralgon this week.Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201401\3933820.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllEducation:Drug Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Drug Use:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Methamphetamine, otherwise known as iceMethamphetamine, otherwise known as iceSupplied NSW Police: AAP: Supplied NSW Police: AAP: Supplied NSW Police: AAP: Supplied NSW Police: AAPEion May, a drug and alcohol workerEion May, a drug and alcohol worker with Gippsland Lakes Community Health who gave evidence at the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the supply and use of methamphetamine including ICE.Jenni Henderson-38.1125 147.0668Victorian Opposition promises 24-hour weekend public transport trialhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-19/victorian-opposition-promises-24-hour-weekend-public-transport/5207184?source=rss
Victoria's Opposition has promised to trial 24-hour public transport in Melbourne on weekends if it wins this year's state election.Sun, 19 Jan 2014 17:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201401\3928038.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Drug Use:AlcoholLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Traralgon 3844Myki ticketing begins on metropolitan trainsThe Brumby Government is being criticised for malfunctions with the Myki ticketing system, and for hastily introducing it to Melbourne's trains, but not other public transport.: -37.8099 144.9622Nationals leader Peter Ryan to run again in 2014 state pollhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-18/nationals-leader-peter-ryan-to-run-again-in-2014-state-poll/5163964?source=rss
The Victorian Nationals leader and Deputy Premier Peter Ryan has announced he will recontest the seat of Gippsland South in the November 2014 state election.Wed, 18 Dec 2013 12:05:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201312\3913891.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Mr Ryan says he would have preferred if the meeting did not happen.Police Minister Peter Ryan says it is not appropriate for the State Government to interfere in the running of Victoria Police. Earlier this year, Premier Ted Baillieu's chief of staff Michael Kapel met with outgoing deputy commissioner, Sir Ken Jones, without Mr Ryan's knowledge. Mr Ryan says he would have preferred if the meeting did not happen.Peter Giafis: Peter Giafis-38.1125 147.0668Phillip Davis delivers final speech to Parliamenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-13/phillip-davis-delivers-final-speech-to-parliament/5154178?source=rss
The Liberal Member for Eastern Victoria, Phillip Davis, has delivered his final speech to Parliament after 21 years in the job.Fri, 13 Dec 2013 12:40:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201312\3911113.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:LiberalsAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-38.2371 146.3935Victorian Parliament adjourned as Opposition pressures Speaker to resignhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-14/victorian-parliament-suspended-after-heated-dispute-between-opp/5091082?source=rss
Speaker Ken Smith has adjourned Parliament until the end of the month after a heated dispute with the Opposition. Mr Smith says the Opposition is deliberately misbehaving and until they change their behaviour Parliament will remain suspended. He is refusing calls to resign saying he has the support of the Government and the Premier.Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:44:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3890670.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Parliament House 3002Australia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Ken Smith Speaker of the Victorian Legislative AssemblyKen Smith Speaker of the Victorian Legislative AssemblyABC TV: ABC TV-37.817107 144.986272Inquiry finds room for improvement in music education accesshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-14/inquiry-finds-room-for-improvement-in-music/5090786?source=rss
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has found rural and regional students find it more difficult to access a strong music education.Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3890795.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayEducation:All:AllEducation:Schools:AllEducation:Subjects:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.4500 146.0833Greens leader Greg Barber calls for parliamentary debate on CSG banhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-11/greens-leader-greg-barber-calls-for-parliamentary-debate-on-csg/5082350?source=rss
Greg Barber will introduce a motion in Parliament this week calling for a ban on the coal seam gas industryMon, 11 Nov 2013 14:48:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3887992.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:GreensGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Greg Barber says they are seeing a groundswell of support for the Greens.Greg Barber says they are seeing a groundswell of support for the Greens.Victorian Greens: Victorian Greens-37.8099 144.9622Premier Denis Napthine promises to proceed cautiously on issue of coal seam gashttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-01/premier-denis-napthine-promises-to-proceed-cautiously-on-issue-/5062814?source=rss
Former Howard government minister Peter Reith says Victoria should end bans on coal seam gas exploration or face higher gas prices. But Premier Denis Napthine says he is going to take a cautious approach, while Opposition says the moratorium on fracking should remain in place.Fri, 01 Nov 2013 19:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3881724.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Denis NapthineDenis NapthineAAP: Julian Smith: AAP: Julian SmithGovernment in no rush to lift ban on frackingThe State Government is under pressure to declare whether it will allow the development of an onshore gas industry in Victoria.Frances Bell-37.8099 144.9622Napthine quizzed over Gippsland ambulance response timeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-31/napthine-quizzed-over-gippsland-ambulance-response/5060316?source=rss
Victorian Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews was ejected from Question Time yesterday during fiery debate about ambulance response times in Gippsland.Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:40:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3881023.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHealth:Health Administration:AllHealth:Health Policy:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850-38.1125 147.0668Electoral Commission unveils big shake-up of Victoria's electoral boundarieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-17/electoral-commission-unveils-big-shake-up-of-victoria27s-elect/5028164?source=rss
Two Victorian electoral districts have been abolished in a big reorganisation of the state's electoral boundaries which will affect up to one million voters. The electorate of Doncaster, held by Community Services Minister Mary Wooldridge is being abolished as is Rodney, held by Nationals MP Paul Weller. The new boundaries will apply from the November 29, 2014 election.Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:56:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3871027.xmlABC GippslandcentralvicmelbournegippslandmilduraswanhillsheppartongoulburnmurrayGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Doncaster 3108Australia:VIC:Inverloch 3996Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Moe 3825Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Generic ballot boxGeneric ballot boxABC News: ABC NewsVictoria's new electoral battle linesThe battle lines for next year's election have been drawn with the release of sweeping changes to the Victoria's electoral boundaries.Frances Bell-37.4500 146.0833Report reveals abuse and neglect of vulnerable people across the statehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/10/17/3871492.htm?source=rss
The Office of the Public Advocate releases a report detailing cases of neglect and abuse of people with disabilities and mental illnesses across the state.Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:52:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3871492.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicgippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Disabilities:AllHealth:Mental Health:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Community Visitors ReportThe Office of the Public Advocate's Community Visitors annual report was tabled in State Parliament this week.: Rosemary BarkerNicole Chvastek speaking with the Office of the Public Advocate's Rosemary Barker.Nicole Chvastek-37.5675 143.8509Victorian ombudsman investigates Phillip Island land rezoning controversyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-16/victorian-ombudsman-investigates-phillip-island-land-rezoning-c/5025540?source=rss
Planning Minister Matthew Guy has promised to co-operate with an ombudsman's investigation into a controversial planning decision on Phillip Island.Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3870039.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Rhyll 3923Mr Guy says Melbourne needs more medium density developments.State Planning Minister Matthew Guy says more than 1,000 new homes will be built when an industrial site in Melbourne's inner-west is redeveloped on the Bradmill industrial estate at Yarraville.
Peter GiafisABC: Peter Giafis-38.4500 145.3000Cattlemen call for resumption of Alpine grazinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-14/cattlemen-call-for-resumption-of-alpine-grazing/5021996?source=rss
Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:50:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3868888.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireEnvironment:Land Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Omeo 3898Cattlemen call for resumption of Alpine grazingCattlemen call for resumption of Alpine grazing7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICCattlemen call for resumption of Alpine grazingThe Victorian Mountain Cattlemen's Association is lobbying the Abbott Government to reintroduce grazing in the Alpine National Park.James Bennett-37.1021 147.5915Upper House member Philip Davis resignshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-10/upper-house-member-philip-davis-resigns/5013592?source=rss
The Upper House Liberal Member for Eastern Victoria Philip Davis has confirmed he will be resigning from the Victorian Parliament.Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:53:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3866065.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:LiberalsAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Philip Davis, upper house Eastern Vic memberPhilip Davis, upper house Eastern Vic memberSupplied: Victorian Parliament: Supplied: Victorian Parliament-38.1125 147.0668Minister moves to allay concerns about high rise development under new planning blueprinthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-09/new-victorian-planning-blueprint-to-encourage-growth-in-six-reg/5010644?source=rss
Victoria's Planning Minister Matthew Guy has tried to allay concerns that neighbours could lose the right of appeal against permits for high-rise buildings under the new planning blueprint for Melbourne. Under the new long-term planning blueprint, the existing city limits of the Melbourne will be permanently fixed and growth will be encouraged in six rural towns. Developers of multi-storey residential buildings that meet certain guidelines would not need to notify residents or be subject to third-party appeals.Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3865094.xmlABC GippslandballaratgoulburnmurraygippslandmelbourneCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Bacchus Marsh 3340Australia:VIC:Ballan 3342Australia:VIC:Broadford 3658Australia:VIC:Drouin 3818Australia:VIC:Kilmore 3764Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Warragul 3820Melbourne CBDMelbourne's central business district, with Port Phillip Bay beyond, May 2007.Simon MossmanAAP: Simon MossmanVictorian Government says no more urban sprawlVictoria's planning minister has declared an end to the expansion of Melbourne's urban boundary and moves to encourage the expansion of regional centres surrounding the cityFrances Bell-37.4500 146.0833Endangered animals languish in Victorian government limbohttp://www.abc.net.au/environment/articles/2013/10/01/3859333.htm?source=rss
The Victorian Government is being taken to court by a tiny environment group on behalf of four endangered species. The aim is simply to make the government obey its own laws.Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:52:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201310\3859333.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Endangered and Protected Species:AllEnvironment:Forests:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:Forestry:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Orbost 3888long-nosed potoroo Potorous tridactylus tridactylusThe long-nosed potoroo is charismatic little marsupial that eats mostly truffles. Hans and Judy Beste Lochman Transparencies: Hans and Judy Beste -37.7001 148.4564Motoring Enthusiast candidate 'just an ordinary Australian'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-09/motoring-enthusiast-candidate-27just-an-ordinary-australian27/4946862?source=rss
Motoring Enthusiast Party's Victorian Senate candidate says he is just "an ordinary, everyday Australian".Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3844831.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:Federal ElectionsGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Facebook photo of Ricky Muir, Victorian senate candidateFacebook photo of Ricky Muir, Victorian senate candidateFacebook: FacebookCoalition gets down to businessPrime Minister-elect Tony Abbott asks for respect from new Senators during his first day on the job.Mark Simkin-37.9795 146.7845Ricky Muir, Victorian Senate candidate from Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party, goes to groundhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-09/victorian-senate-candidate-from-the-australian-motoring-enthusi/4945886?source=rss
Ricky Muir could play a key part in Australia's Senate but little is known about the Victorian Senate candidate for the Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party.Mon, 09 Sep 2013 15:22:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3844459.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Elections:Federal ElectionsGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Facebook photo of Ricky Muir, Victorian senate candidateFacebook photo of Ricky Muir, Victorian senate candidateFacebook: Facebook-37.9795 146.7845University of Ballarat becomes Federation University Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-06/university-of-ballarat-becomes-federation/4939744?source=rss
Victoria's Parliament has passed legislation to change the name of the University of Ballarat.Fri, 06 Sep 2013 11:37:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3842697.xmlABC GippslandballaratgippslandEducation:University and Further Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Churchill 3842Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-37.5675 143.8509Lower House to debate uni name changehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-05/lower-house-to-debate-uni-name-change/4937252?source=rss
The name change for the University of Ballarat to Federation University Australia will go before the Lower House of the Victorian Parliament today.Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:34:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3841759.xmlABC GippslandballaratgippslandEducation:University and Further Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Churchill 3842Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-38.31 146.4195Methamphetamine use to be investigated by parliamentary committeehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-05/methamphetamine-use-to-be-investigated-by-parliamentary-committ/4936604?source=rss
A Victorian parliamentary committee will investigate the supply and use of methamphetamines.Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:10:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3841620.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:Drug OffencesAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Calls for drug court to deal with ice related casesCalls for drug court to deal with ice related cases7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICCalls for drug court to deal with ice related casesAdvocates are calling for specialised drug courts to deal with the growing number of ice-related cases.Tony Nicholls-37.8099 144.9622Green group promises to fight national parks ecotourism pushhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-26/national-park-ecotourism-legislation-passes/4911968?source=rss
The Victorian Government has passed legislation to allow for commercial tourism developments in Victoria's national parks.Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:13:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3833646.xmlABC GippslandwesternvicgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismEnvironment:Conservation:National ParksEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Port Campbell 3269Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Stawell 3380-37.4500 146.0833Calls for Government to 'come clean' on payout to Phillip Island landownerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-20/calls-for-government-to-27come-clean27-on-payout-to-phillip-i/4898562?source=rss
The State Opposition says the Napthine Government should "come clean" on the details of a settlement with a Phillip Island landowner. Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:30:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3829367.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Cowes 3922-38.4578 145.2372Farmers call on Victorian Government to ban frackinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-18/farmers-rallied-in-melbourne-calling-on-the/4895062?source=rss
Farmers have rallied in Melbourne to call on the Government to ban the controversial practice of coal seam gas "fracking".Mon, 19 Aug 2013 07:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3828276.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Poowong 3988Farmers rallied in Melbourne calling on the Government to ban fracking in Victoria.Farmers rallied in Melbourne calling on the Government to ban fracking in Victoria.7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICFarmers call on Victorian Government to ban frackingFarmers have rallied in Melbourne to call on the Government to ban the controversial practice of coal seam gas "fracking". They say the practice could threaten their livelihoods.Jacqueline Peake-37.8099 144.9622Parliament debates Bastion Point boat ramp projecthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-01/parliament-debates-bastion-point-boat-ramp-project/4790756?source=rss
A controversial boat ramp development at Mallacoota has been debated in the Victorian Parliament.Mon, 01 Jul 2013 09:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201307\3792991.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Mallacoota 3892Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-37.5605 149.7526Environment group accuses Government of advocating on behalf of coal seam gas industryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-29/environment-group-accuses-government-of-advocating-on-behalf-of/4719704?source=rss
Environment group Friends of the Earth says the State Government is acting as an advocate for the coal seam gas industry, in its response to an inquiry into greenfields minerals exploration.Wed, 29 May 2013 09:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3769734.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-37.8099 144.9622Gippsland MP backs NDIS levyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/05/01/3749345.htm?source=rss
The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he supports a levy to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.Wed, 01 May 2013 14:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3749345.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Elderly woman in a wheelchairTaxpayers will be charged an extra 0.5 per cent of top of the Medicare Levy from July 1 next year to fund the NDISReuters: Enrique Castro-Mendivil: Reuters: Enrique Castro-MendivilFederal Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester Federal Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he backs a levy to fund the National Disability Insurance SchemeCeline Foenander-38.1125 147.0668Macalister irrigation district to get $32m upgradehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-01/macalister-irrigation-district-to-get-2432m-upgrade/4662478?source=rss
The State Government has announced $16 million in funding to upgrade the Macalister irrigation district in Gippsland.Wed, 01 May 2013 12:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3749172.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Bairnsdale 3875Australia:VIC:Maffra 3860Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-37.9692 146.9786Shaw holds balance of power after by-electionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-29/shaw-holds-balance-of-power-after-by-election/4656522?source=rss
Rebel independent MP Geoff Shaw has seized the balance of power in the Victorian Parliament after Labor's victory in the Lyndhurst by-election.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:03:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3746979.xmlABC GippslandgippslandmelbourneGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AlpGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Lyndhurst 3975Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Frankston MP Geoff ShawFrankston MP Geoff ShawABC TV News: ABC TV News-38.0333 145.2333Labor set to retain Lyndhurst despite swinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-27/lyndhurst-voters-swing-against-labor/4655352?source=rss
Labor is on track to win a by-election in the Victorian state seat of Lyndhurst, despite a significant swing against the party on the primary vote. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:04:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3746628.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Lyndhurst 3975Victorian Minister Martin PakulaVictorian Minister Martin PakulaVictorian Government: Victorian Government-38.0333 145.2333Labor hopeful of retaining Lyndhursthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-26/labor-hopeful-of-retaining-lyndhurst/4652784?source=rss
A by-election is being held on Saturday for the state lower house seat of Lyndhurst, in Melbourne's outer south-east.Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3745783.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Lyndhurst 3975Victorian Minister Martin PakulaVictorian Minister Martin PakulaVictorian Government: Victorian Government-38.0333 145.2333TAFE sector behind new funding model: Hallhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-16/tafe-sector-behind-new-funding-model3a-hall/4632684?source=rss
The State Government has named the TAFE board members to replace those who were sacked last month. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:45:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3738221.xmlABC GippslandcentralvicmelbournegippslandgoulburnmurrayEducation:Adult Education:AllEducation:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Box Hill 3128Australia:VIC:Chadstone 3148Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Holmesglen TAFE in Chadstone, Melbourne.Holmesglen TAFE in Chadstone, Melbourne.ABC TV News.: ABC TV News.-37.8099 144.9622Paramedics urged not to take industrial actionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-11/paramedics-urged-not-to-take-industrial-action/4622140?source=rss
Ambulance Victoria has urged the ambulance union not to escalate industrial action over a pay dispute.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:49:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3734494.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690add title and captionadd title and captionABC: -37.4500 146.0833Paramedics consider next step in industrial campaignhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-10/paramedics-consider-next-step-in-industrial-campaign/4619836?source=rss
Victorian paramedics may vote today on whether to step up industrial action as part of their pay dispute.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:17:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3733564.xmlABC GippslandgippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillsheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllAustralia:VIC:Bairnsdale 3875Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Steve McGhie, Secretary of Ambulance Employee UnionSteve McGhie, Secretary of Ambulance Employee UnionAmbulance Employee Union secretary Steve McGhie says paramedics who declared a man dead at the scene of a car crash when he was actually alive, did all they could to look for signs of life.: Ambulance Employee Union secretary Steve McGhie says paramedics who declared a man dead at the scene of a car crash when he was actually alive, did all they could to look for signs of life.-37.8268 147.6086Legal aid cuts begin to bitehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-08/legal-aid-cuts-begin-to-bite/4615314?source=rss
Changes to eligibility for assistance from Victoria Legal Aid come into effect today.Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201304\3731793.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Generic Victoria Legal Aid signGeneric Victoria Legal Aid sign: -37.4500 146.0833Vietnam veterans: compensation a 'rip-off'http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/04/05/3730785.htm?source=rss
Vietnam War veterans from Moe are angry at the Department of Veterans' Affairs handling of compensation claims. The Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill currently before the Federal Government is seeking to amend parts of the legislation for military compensation.
Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201304\3730785.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDefence and National Security:All:AllDefence and National Security:Veterans:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllAustralia:VIC:Moe 3825Barry Rogers and Max LivingstonBarry Rogers (left) and Max Livingston, Vietnam War veterans and volunteers at the Moe and District Veteran Support Centre.Jenni HendersonABC Gippsland : Jenni HendersonTwo Vietnam War veterans speak about current levels of compensationTwo Vietnam War veterans, Max Livingston and Barry Rogers, speak about their disatisfaction with the definition and process of applying for compensation.Jenni Henderson-38.1798 146.2597Sacking of TAFE board chairs labelled 'outrageous'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-02/sacking-of-tafe-board-chairs-labelled-27outrageous27/4605062?source=rss
A former TAFE chief executive officer has accused the Victorian Government of displaying "petty short-sightedness and outright rudeness" in sacking of at least half of the state's 14 TAFE board chairs.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201304\3727936.xmlABC GippslandballaratmelbournewesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandEducation:University and Further Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Dandenong 3175Australia:VIC:Hamilton 3300Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Portland 3305Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Half of Victoria's TAFE board chairs sackedHalf of Victoria's TAFE board chairs sacked7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VIC-37.9912 145.2134Gippsland reacts to Premier resignationhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/03/07/3709967.htm?source=rss
Gippslanders were shocked at the news of Ted Baillieu stepping down as Victorian Premier to make way for Dennis Napthine. ABC Gippsland took to the streets of Sale and asked residents how they felt about the change.
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:57:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3709967.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Ted BaillieuFormer Premier Ted BaillieuABC News ABC News: ABC News Reactions in Gippsland to the resignation of Ted Baillieu.Reactions in Gippsland to the resignation of Ted Baillieu.Jenni Henderson-38.1125 147.0668Unhappy paramedics ready to quit or movehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-03-01/unhappy-paramedics-ready-to-quit-or-move/4546748?source=rss
The ambulance union says a study shows more than half of all Victorian paramedics plan to quit their jobs because they are unhappy with how much they are paid.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201303\3701096.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Unhappy paramedics ready to quit or moveThe ambulance union says a study shows more than half of all Victorian paramedics plan to quit their jobs because they are unhappy with their pay.Gloria Kalache-37.4500 146.0833Lyndhurst by-election set for April 27http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-26/lyndhurst-by-election-set-for-april-27/4541082?source=rss
The by-election for the state seat of Lyndhurst will be held on April 27.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201302\3698772.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Elections:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Lyndhurst 3975Tim Holding returns to work after his ordeal in the mountains.All smiles. Tim Holding was greeted by the Premier at parliament when he returned to work today after his ordeal in the mountains.
ABC TV News: -38.0333 145.2333Doubt cast over mandatory sentences pushhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-12/doubt-cast-over-mandatory-sentences-push/4514048?source=rss
A community legal group says introducing mandatory sentences for violent crime is not the best way to tackle the problem.Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201302\3688459.xmlABC GippslandgippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime Prevention:AllAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-38.2371 146.3935Train passengers tune out in quiet carriageshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-30/train-passengers-tune-out-in-quiet-carriages/4490890?source=rss
The country rail operator, V/Line, is conducting a trial of quiet train carriages for people who do not want to be disturbed by noisy passengers.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3679348.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850-37.8099 144.9622Victorians told to remain vigilant to fire dangerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-28/leaders-urge-victorians-to-remain-vigilant-to-the/4487782?source=rss
Tue, 29 Jan 2013 07:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3678082.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Australia:VIC:Seaton 3858Leaders urge Victorians to remain vigilant to the fire danger over coming weeksLeaders urge Victorians to remain vigilant to the fire danger over coming weeks7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICVictorians told to remain vigilant to fire dangerThe Prime Minister the Premier Ted Baillieu have visited towns affected by the Aberfeldy bushfire.-37.9795 146.7845Leaders visit bushfire zonehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-28/leaders-visit-bushfire-zone/4487236?source=rss
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu are in Heyfield for a first-hand look at the bushfire zone in Gippsland.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:15:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3677817.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Heyfield 3858Gippsland fire 'asleep', but still a potential 'time-bomb'The Prime Minister and the Victorian Premier at the Heyfield incident control centre, where they were briefed about the Gippsland fires.-37.9795 146.7845'Standing room only' on Regional Rail Linkhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-24/27standing-room-only27-on-regional-rail-link/4482790?source=rss
The Victorian Greens have released a State Government advisory indicating its order for Regional Rail Link trains falls well short of demand. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:10:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3675947.xmlABC GippslandballaratmelbournegippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:GreensAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ararat 3377Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690There have been calls for transit officers on V/Line trainsThere have been calls for transit officers on V/Line trainsABC: -37.4500 146.0833Premier praises emergency crews from relief centrehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/01/18/3672536.htm?source=rss
Premier Ted Baillieu spoke from the Sale relief centre, while fire crews still worked to contain bushfires.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:23:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3672536.xmlABC GippslandgippslandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Clouds mingled with smoke, Bairnsdale as the sun goes down January 17Clouds mingled with smoke, Bairnsdale as the sun goes down January 17Faye BedfordSupplied: Faye BedfordPremiere praises emergency crewsPremiere Ted Baillieu has spoken from the Sale relief centreLindy Burns-38.1125 147.0668Road link to be opened earlier than expectedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-16/peninsula-link-to-be-opened-earlier-than-expected/4467560?source=rss
Drivers travel time to be cut by 40 minutes between Carrum Downs and Mount Martha.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:52:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3670719.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:RoadGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Carrum Downs 3201Australia:VIC:Mount Martha 3934-37.4500 146.0833Government starts paying $1.8m daily desal feehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-18/government-pays-2418m-per-day-for-desal-plant/4433562?source=rss
The Victorian Government will start paying $1.8 million a day for the Wonthaggi desalination plant from today.Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:18:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3656765.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Aerial view of Wonthaggi desal plant in 2011.jpgAerial view of Wonthaggi desal plant in 2011.jpgABC TV News: ABC TV News-38.6074 145.5922White paper into Victoria's emergency services management releasedhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/12/11/3651795.htm?source=rss
Deputy premier and head of Victoria's newest ministry Peter Ryan discusses his Government's white paper, foreshadowing a ten year process of restructuring of the management, communications and volunteerism that makes up Victoria's emergency management systems.Tue, 11 Dec 2012 09:39:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3651795.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandgoulburnmurrayDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Peter Ryan, Minister for Police and Emergency ServicesPeter Ryan, Minister for Police and Emergency ServicesABC 774ABC 774: ABC 774CFA strike teamCFA strike teamJarrod WattABC Ballarat: Jarrod WattPeter Ryan; deputy PremierPeter Ryan discusses the changes forecast in the State Government's white paper on emergency managementNicole Chvaskek-37.8099 144.9622GippsTAFE teachers get the sackhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-02/gippstafe-teachers-get-the-sack/4349444?source=rss
More teachers have lost their jobs in the latest round of cuts at GippsTAFE.Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3624281.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEducation:University and Further Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850-38.1125 147.0668Desalinated water flows into drinking supplyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-26/desalinated-water-flows-into-drinking-supply/4281132?source=rss
Drinking water from the Wonthaggi desalination plant has started flowing into the Cardinia Reservoir.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3598073.xmlABC GippslandgippslandEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Wonthaggi desalination plant opens for businessDrinking water from the Wonthaggi desalination plant has started flowing into the Cardinia Reservoir.Gloria Kalache-38.6074 145.5922Minister defends 'big ideas' planning blueprinthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-26/minister-defends-planning-blueprint/4334958?source=rss
Planning Minister Matthew Guy has dismissed criticism that a new blueprint for Melbourne's development over the next 40 years contains fanciful ideas.Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:10:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3619062.xmlABC GippslandgippslandCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Tooradin 3980Mr Guy says Melbourne needs more medium density developments.State Planning Minister Matthew Guy says more than 1,000 new homes will be built when an industrial site in Melbourne's inner-west is redeveloped on the Bradmill industrial estate at Yarraville.
Peter GiafisABC: Peter GiafisMinister defends 'big ideas' planning blueprintPlanning Minister Matthew Guy has dismissed criticism that a new blueprint for Melbourne's development over the next 40 years contains fanciful ideas.Gloria Kalache-38.2000 145.3667Minister defends 'big ideas' planning blueprinthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-26/minister-defends-big-ideas-planning-blueprint/4336488?source=rss
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:49:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3619728.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Tooradin 3980Minister defends 'big ideas' planning blueprintMinister defends 'big ideas' planning blueprint7pm TV News VIC: 7pm TV News VICMinister defends 'big ideas' planning blueprintPlanning Minister Matthew Guy has dismissed criticism that a new blueprint for Melbourne's development over the next 40 years contains fanciful ideas.Gloria Kalache-37.4500 146.0833Victims of forced adoption tell their story as Victorian Parliament makes historic apologyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/10/26/3619224.htm?source=rss
The Victorian Parliament apologises to the victims of forced adoption policies conducted against young mothers. Download and listen to the full audio of apologies from Premier Baillieu and Opposition leader Andrews in Parliament, and hear the stories of three people affected by forced adoption who travelled to Melbourne to witness the historic event.Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:59:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3619224.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AdoptionGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHuman Interest:People:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Murray Legro and Sharon GibbensMurray Legro and Sharon Gibbens experienced the forced adoption policies; Murray as a baby taken from his mother and Sharon as a mother losing her child. Together they work in a community group called VANISH to support other victims of forced adoption in Victoria's past.Margaret BurinABC Ballarat: Margaret BurinMurray Legro, Sharon Gibbens, David Hyland discuss their experience of forced adoptionsHear from two people adopted out soon after their birth and a mother forced to adopt out her son, and their reaction to the State Government's apologyNicole Chvastek-37.5675 143.8509Yallourn cuts power generation by a quarterhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-17/yallourn-cuts-power-generation-by-a-quarter/4318086?source=rss
The owner of one of Victoria's biggest coal-fired power stations is slashing its generating capacity by a quarter.Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3612569.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesEnvironment:Climate Change:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Morwell 3840-38.2371 146.3935State's Koori schools to closehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-11/state27s-koori-schools-set-to-close/4306654?source=rss
The Victorian Government will close the state's Aboriginal schools at the end of the year. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201210\3608223.xmlABC GippslandmilduraswanhillgippslandCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalEducation:All:AllEducation:Schools:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585The Victorian Government will close the state's remaining Aboriginal schools at the end of the year.The Victorian Government will close the state's remaining Aboriginal schools at the end of the year.ABC News.: ABC News.Vic to close remaining Koori schoolsThe Victorian Government says it will provide alternatives for Aboriginal students whose special schools are closing.Jeff Waters-34.187 142.1612Analysis of TAFE cuts shows more women affectedhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/09/26/3598242.htm?source=rss
A new study of State Government funding cuts to TAFE claims they will unfairly discriminate against women. The Victorian TAFE Association says more than 65,000 women attend the courses which have been axed.
Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:52:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3598242.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayEducation:All:AllEducation:Adult Education:AllEducation:University and Further Education:AllEducation:Vocational:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690TAFE protests in BallaratTAFE protests at the University of Ballarat's Mount Helen campus. Margaret Burin ABC Local : Margaret Burin Jon Faine speaks to David Williams, Victorian TAFE AssociationJon Faine speaks to David Williams, Victorian TAFE Association executive director about impact of course cuts on women.-37.8099 144.9622V/Line passengers to experience further disruptionshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/09/20/3594688.htm?source=rss
Gippsland V/Line passengers will experience travel disruptions until at least mid-October, according to V/Line.Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3594688.xmlABC GippslandgippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:LiberalsGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:VIC:Sale 3850Naveed Khodabakus, V/Line project manager at Morwell WetlandsRhiana WhitsonABC Gippsland: Rhiana WhitsonNaveed Khodabakus; V/Line project managerRhiana WhitsonABC Gippsland: Rhiana WhitsonV/Line track worksRhiana WhitsonABC Gippsland: Rhiana WhitsonV/Line track works Rhiana WhitsonABC Gippsland: Rhiana WhitsonTim Piante; V/Line regional managerRhiana Whitson-38.1125 147.0668TAFE employees to walk off the jobhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-19/tafe-employees-to-walk-off-the-job/4269292?source=rss
Acting Premier Peter Ryan has urged TAFE staff to abandon a 24-hour strike planned for Thursday.Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3593233.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayEducation:University and Further Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Protesters outside Ted Baillieu's officeProtesters outside Ted Baillieu's officeABC News: Alison Savage: ABC News: Alison Savage-37.4500 146.0833Case closed on big cats in Victoriahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-18/case-closed-on-27big-cats27-in-victoria/4267960?source=rss
A Victorian Government investigation has concluded it is "highly unlikely" there are wild big cats living in Victoria.Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3592711.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicwesternvicmelbournemilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690The search for big cats closedThe Government calls off the search for Victoria's Big Black cat, saying it is unlikely it exists.Frances Bell-37.4500 146.0833Anger, disappointment over TAFE sale plans leakhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/09/14/3590215.htm?source=rss
The revelation of plans put forward by Victorian TAFEs to deal with funding cuts by selling campuses has provoked anger both inside and outside the sector.Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:54:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3590215.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:EducationEducation:Adult Education:AllEducation:Apprenticeships:AllEducation:University and Further Education:AllEducation:Retraining:AllEducation:Vocational:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Lilydale 3140Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Morwell 3840State Parliament sitting protestProtests have been held around the state against cuts to the TAFE sectorMargaret BurinABC Local: Margaret BurinAnger over TAFE campus sales proposal leakAnger over TAFE campus sales proposal leakBruce Guthrie-37.7596 145.3492Campus sales mooted in TAFE shake-uphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-13/campus-sales-mooted-in-tafe-shake-up/4260250?source=rss
The ABC has obtained leaked documents which reveal potentially drastic changes being considered by Victoria's cash-strapped TAFE colleges.Fri, 14 Sep 2012 07:36:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3589794.xmlABC GippslandcentralvicmelbournegippslandEducation:Adult Education:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:Continuing Education:AllEducation:Teachers:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Castlemaine 3450Australia:VIC:Lilydale 3140Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Prahran 3181Australia:VIC:Yallourn North 3825TAFE protest at BallaratTAFE protest at BallaratABC News: Alison Savage: ABC News: Alison SavageCampus sales mooted in TAFE shake-upThe ABC has obtained a leaked document detailing proposals for wholesale changes to Victoria's TAFE system from next year.Frances Bell-37.4500 146.0833Metcard to be phased out by the end of the yearhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-13/metcard-to-be-phased-out-by-the-end-of-the-year/4258924?source=rss
The Transport Ticketing Authority (TTA) has announced that the metcard ticketing system in Melbourne will end in December and metcards will no longer be sold after next month. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3589236.xmlABC GippslandballaratcentralvicmelbournegippslandGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Sale 3850MetCardMetCardKathy Lord: Kathy Lord-37.8099 144.9622Desalinated water destined for drinking supplyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-06/desalinated-water-destined-for-drinking-supply/4247452?source=rss
Drinking water from the Wonthaggi desalination plant is expected to reach Melbourne's supply in the next week.Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:56:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201209\3584838.xmlABC GippslandmelbournegippslandEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Wonthaggi 3995Desalination ProjectDesalination ProjectAAP: Thiess